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Very nice 100% original passengers. Much better than often found. Nice shine, may clean up!

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Original finish on base and a beautiful silver structure. Not sure if the insulators are original or not. Great addition and a must have to any prewar layout!

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Includes #217 Caboose in the early color scheme of red sides with peacock roof, brass trim and plates, nickel journals, and correct original box! The car is all original with no touchup or repaint ever. It is in very nice condition showing light wear with only a couple nicks and scuffs throughout as seen. It has all trim intact including original oil label underneath. The original box is nice and square but does have one top flap missing as seen. It has a nice graphic separate sale end label, as seen! Please examine photos as they are the best description. Nice original example, do not miss it! Our TCA numbers are David Laliberte 02-54086, and Anthony Santilli 17-72670.

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THIS MID-THIRTES CAR SPORTS ALL NICKLE TRIM AND MANUAL BOX KNUCKLE COUPLERS. IT HAS EYE-CATCHING, CHERRY RED PAINT. THE CAR IS ALL ORIGINAL AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. PLEASE EXAMINE THE DETAILED PICTURES OF THIS ITEM AS THEY PROVIDE THE BEST REPRESENTATION OF WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE MY LISTINGS FOR THESE AND OTHER PRE-WAR AND ANTIQUE TRAINS. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.

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Nice Early Lionel Original Prewar #6 Loco and Tender. Both are all original with no repaint ever. The loco is beautiful, with great paint. The boiler is excellent with nice Russian blue paint and is free of rust. There is very minimal wear, with a couple scratches to one corner of the cab roof. The loco has great lettering, which is very difficult to find on these early locos! The red on the cab windows appears to be touched up. The loco turns on and lights up, but would need servicing to run. The tender is also excellent with a couple scratches and great lettering. A clear coat was applied at some point to the tender. All trim is intact on both. This is a great example of the desirable #6 Loco! Please examine photos as they are the best description. Great loco perfect for the collector, do not miss it! Our TCA numbers are David Laliberte 02-54086, and Anthony Santilli 17-72670. The item “Nice Early Lionel Original Prewar #6 Loco and Tender” is in sale since Saturday, April 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Standard Scale\Locomotives”. The seller is “liberte294″ and is located in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Scale: Standard
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Lionel

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Nice Lionel Original Prewar Set #365E. All pieces are all original with no touchup or repaint ever. The loco is beautiful. It would grade an excellent C8, with no scratches and only a couple small nicks. It runs well both directions, the e-unit works, and the lights work. It has been re-wheeled. All trim is intact on the loco. All 3 cars are also very nice, with bright clean paint, and a few nicks and scratches throughout. All trim is intact on the cars. The #312 has a few spots in the roof that may come out with a good cleaning. The 3 cars would grade a very nice C6+. Please examine photos as they are the best description. A great example of this set, perfect for the collector, do not miss it! Our TCA numbers are David Laliberte 02-54086, and Anthony Santilli 17-72670. The item “Nice Lionel Original Prewar Set #365E” is in sale since Saturday, April 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Standard Scale\Passenger Cars”. The seller is “liberte294″ and is located in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Scale: Standard
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Lionel

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Super clean and ready to roll or display. You won’t have to do anything to clean or fix this set… It’s ready to go. Track tested: This unit ran perfectly… E-unit didn’t miss a beat. Whistle tested and works well… Both sides of the engine and tender are pictured for you. Units have some scratches that should be evident in pics. Original boxes are included but they aren’t that great. Check my other listings for more trains… The item “NICE LIONEL PREWAR SET 265E COMMODORE VANDERBILT with 2225W TENDER 2652 2654 2657″ is in sale since Saturday, January 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Locomotives”. The seller is “diggle2″ and is located in Oswego, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Lionel

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Nice Lionel Original Prewar Stephen Girard Pennsylvania Limited Set #375E. Includes #385E Loco, #384T Tender, both in dark gunmetal, #424 Liberty Bell, #425 Stephen Girard, and #426 Coral Isle, all in two-tone green with brass trim and plates. All pieces are all original with no touchup or repaint ever. The set is in excellent condition and it is perfectly clean and shiny. The loco and tender are excellent with only a couple small nicks. The steam chests on the loco have been nicely replaced, as is usually the case with these early 385’s. It has original wheels and runs good forward only. All 3 cars are also excellent with great paint, and have a great shine. The cars only have a couple small nicks throughout. The #424 has a couple scratches to the roof. All trim is intact on the set. A great condition set! Also includes the original boxes for the loco and the tender. Both are bricks, with all flaps, and are correctly marked. The loco box has the inserts. Please examine photos as they are the best description. A very attractive, great set, for the collector. Do not miss it! Our TCA numbers are David Laliberte 02-54086, and Anthony Santilli 17-72670. The item “Nice Lionel Original Prewar Stephen Girard Pennsylvania Limited Set #375E” is in sale since Sunday, January 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Standard Scale\Passenger Cars”. The seller is “liberte294″ and is located in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, South africa, New Zealand, Egypt, Reunion.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Scale: Standard
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Lionel

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Nice Lionel Original Prewar BOXED #812T Tool Set. Includes 3 original Lionel tools, and the tough to find original box. All pieces are all original, and the 3 tools are in excellent condition. The box is a brick with all flaps. Please examine photos as they are the best description. Cool accessory piece, do not miss it! Our TCA numbers are David Laliberte 02-54086, and Anthony Santilli 17-72670. The item “Nice Lionel Original Prewar BOXED #812T Tool Set” is in sale since Saturday, October 27, 2018. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Standard Scale\Parts & Accessories\Other Standard Scale Accs”. The seller is “liberte294″ and is located in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, South africa, Reunion.

• Brand: Lionel
• Modified Item: No
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Gauge: Standard
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Super clean and ready to roll or display. You won’t have to do anything to clean or fix this set… It’s ready to go. Track tested: This unit ran perfectly… E-unit didn’t miss a beat. Whistle tested and works well… Both sides of the engine and tender are pictured for you. Units have some scratches that should be evident in pics. Original boxes are included but don’t by this set for the boxes… They aren’t that great. The free listing tool. The item “NICE LIONEL PREWAR SET 265E COMMODORE VANDERBILT with 2225W TENDER 2652 2654 2657″ is in sale since Thursday, February 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Locomotives”. The seller is “diggle2″ and is located in Oswego, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel

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